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Blizzard shuts down interstates in Nebraska, South Dakota
Portions of I-76, I-80, I-90 and I-29 in Nebraska and South Dakota are closed Thursday as a result of a blizzard that hit the region Wednesday.
April 11, 2019
Business
Rough weather clouds the spot rate forecast
With extreme weather events across the Rockies, Plains and into the Midwest, itâs notable that the number of loads moved last week increased 3.5 percent compared to the previous week. But the number of trucks looking for loads gained 3.4 percent, and van and reefer rates slipped, flatbed holding steady.
March 20, 2019
Business
Flooding shuts down major highways in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri; hours regs suspended in some counties
Interstates affected by flooding in the region include I-29 in both Iowa and Missouri and I-680 in both Nebraska and Iowa. Hours of service regulations are also suspended in Iowa and Nebraska for truckers providing direct relief to the affected areas.
March 18, 2019
Business
Interstates shut down in Rockies, Plains following intense blizzard
An intense blizzard that consisted of hurricane-force wind gusts and heavy snow has forced the closure of some major highways in Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming, North Dakota and South Dakota. Portions of I-25, I-80, I-90, I-94 and I-29 are closed throughout the region.
March 14, 2019
Business
Truck lanes in Arizona, other highway projects get a boost from U.S. DOT
The Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program will help fund the building of a new freeway in Nebraska, the widening of I-57 in Illinois, and the separation of trucks from other vehicles on Arizona State Route 189 in Nogales near the U.S.-Mexico border.
March 12, 2018
Business
Surprise inspection sprees target truckers in Nebraska
A total of 261 inspections were conducted during the three inspection sprees, and 109 trucks, or 42 percent, were placed out-of-service for violations related to brakes, tires and more.
May 22, 2017
Custom Rigs
Whiplash: Heard Truckingâs cabover loverâs dream 1996 Freightliner FLD
Donât get âWhiplashâ trying to look at this truck.
November 1, 2016
Business
Nebraska dinging truckers with random inspection sprees
Through the fall, these blitzes will continue to target commercial vehicles with routes that usually do not go outside cities or by weigh stations. MAPS teams consist of 20-24 Nebraska State Patrol Carrier Enforcement Division officers and are largely funded by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
September 8, 2016
Business
Color and Chrome Show participants enjoy lucky No. 7
The Color and Chrome Fantasy Truck Show, held in Nebraska near the end of July each year, is âall about the working truck and the truck drivers,â says organizer Tinker Raasch.
August 17, 2016
Channel 19
New Peterbilt dealer open in Lincoln, Neb.
New Peterbilt of Lincoln dealer location expands parking, service and sales area at I-80 exit 405 in Nebraska â now part of the Midwest Peterbilt Group, which will be familiar to regular readers for a variety of reasons âŚ
March 5, 2016
Business
After tornado outbreak on the plains, severe weather moves east
Tornado watches remained in effect through 6 p.m. Central Tuesday for some areas of Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana. Severe storms expected to follow through Mississippi and Alabama through Wednesday.
November 17, 2015
Life
âAmerican Honeyâ film to feature Neb. truck stop
The Bosselman Travel Center location in Grand Island, Neb., has recently been the scene of filming for the âAmerican Honeyâ film from U.K.-based writer-director Andrea Arnold.
June 17, 2015
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